Many consider Frédéric Chopin the greatest Polish composer. Despite his fame, the circumstances of his death remained a mystery for more than a century. The solution to the mystery is a bit gruesome — researchers examined his preserved heart to determine how he may have died.

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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish cultural authorities said Monday that they have decided to put off the 18th edition of the Frederic Chopin international piano competition by a full year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new date for the competition was set for Oct. 2-23, 2021. Originally it had been scheduled for Oct. 2-23 this year. The organizers said the list of contestants...

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish cultural authorities said Monday that they have decided to put off the 18th edition of the Frederic Chopin international piano competition by a full year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new date for the competition was set for Oct. 2-23, 2021. Originally it had been scheduled for Oct. 2-23 this year. The organizers said the list of contestants...

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